Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager, has stated that he will “sleep better” now that Jurgen Klopp has confirmed his departure as Liverpool manager.
Klopp will depart Anfield at the conclusion of the season.
The club has won the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup, Super Cup, and Club World Cup under the leadership of the 56-year-old.
Liverpool have also established themselves as the major opponents to Guardiola’s City throughout the German’s stay in England, and Guardiola has stated he will be relieved to see his rival leave.
“I will sleep better,” he said, following City’s 1-0 win over Tottenham on Friday.
“The days before playing against Liverpool were almost a nightmare. Of course he will be missed. I was shocked, like everyone, to the news. I felt a part of Man City would be lost.
“We cannot define our period here together without him and Liverpool; it is impossible. They have been our biggest rival and personally he has been my biggest rival from when he was at [Borussia] Dortmund and I was at Bayern [Munich].
“I think the Premier League is going to miss his charisma, personality and the way his teams play. I wish him all the best.”
Pep Guardiola on Jürgen Klopp leaving Liverpool:
'I will miss him…without him I will sleep a little bit better the nights before we play Liverpool' 🤝
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— B/R Football (@brfootball) January 26, 2024
